U.S. House, Maine District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Michael Michaud (Incumbent)

Occupation
Mill Worker

Born
Millinocket, ME, United States

Residence
East Millinocket, ME

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Laurence D'Amboise

Occupation
Eye Technician

Born
Brewer, ME, USA

Residence
Lisbon Falls, ME

Religion
Christian

Maine District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 637,473
Male: 48.7%
Female: 51.3%
Median Age: 38.8
18 Years and Over: 76.6%
65 Years and Over: 14.9%
Employed: 58.9%
Median Household Income: $32,600
Families Below Poverty Level: 9.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%
(of those over 25)

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